This Genealogy Guide provides genealogical databases, websites, and bibliographies to aid users in the pursuit of their family history and origins.
In addition to this guide, many genealogical resources can be found in The Virginia Room, located on the second floor of the City of Fairfax Regional Library. The Virginia Room contains genealogical print holdings and online databases for almost all 50 states in addition to many countries.
Contact The Virginia Room for genealogical assistance.
Explore two useful types of genealogy records. Vital records include births, marriages and deaths. Court records, such as wills and deeds, can provide information that you can’t locate anywhere else…
Find Your Ancestor in the Records. The courthouse holds vital, property and tax records. Look to Federal records for military pensions and service. Learn how to locate histories, newspapers, cit…
Join fellow genealogists researching African American ancestors in this facilitated SIG. Share your brick wall challenges and research success stories. We'll learn from each other. Centreville, Vi…
Find It Online. Any genealogy librarian will tell you that it is not all online. But, there is a tremendous amount of family history information available to the online researcher. Learn about s…
Join fellow genealogists researching African American ancestors in this facilitated SIG. Share your brick wall challenges and research success stories. We'll learn from each other. Centreville, Vi…
Join fellow genealogists researching African American ancestors in this facilitated SIG. Share your brick wall challenges and research success stories. We'll learn from each other. Centreville, Vi…
